Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2402: RELATING TO GAMBLING.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2402 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO GAMBLING. Primary sponsor: HOLT, Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Trish La Chica (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Chris Muraoka (Republican), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Referred to JHA, referral sheet 6.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the misdemeanor offense of promoting gambling in the third degree.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLT | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Trish La Chica | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Chris Muraoka | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Jenna Takenouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Shirley Templo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Terez Amato | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 6
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.